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Elevating the Game: The LIPS Women in Poker Summer Festival at the Venetian

The LIPS Women in Poker Summer Festival has transformed from a grassroots effort into a premier Las Vegas marquee event. As the festival reaches its most prestigious phase—featuring the $800 LIPS Ladies Championship and the highly anticipated $2,500 LIPS Ladies High Roller—the momentum from last year’s record-breaking, livestreamed success continues to shatter boundaries. With a $150,000 guarantee on the line, there is still time to secure your seat through the upcoming Milestone Satty qualifiers and join the historic quest for the championship title.

Tirza Sanders Wins the Inaugural LIPS Women in Poker High Roller — and Takes Home Three Trophies

Tirza Sanders made history in Las Vegas by winning the inaugural $2,500 LIPS Women in Poker High Roller at The Venetian — claiming three trophies and leading a record-breaking event that’s redefining what’s possible for women in the game. From a six-hour final table to 40,000+ livestream views on Day One alone, this wasn’t just a tournament — it was a breakthrough moment for women’s poker.

Day 2 Begins at the $2,500 Women in Poker High Roller: 39 Players Remain in a Record-Setting Field

The largest Women’s High Roller in history continues today at The Venetian with 39 players left, a record prize pool, and a structure worthy of championship-level play. Day 2 plays to the final 7, with a live-streamed finale set for June 24.

Ruth Hall’s Ladies Week Run Comes with a Personal Dedication

Ruth Hall’s run in the $2,500 Venetian Women’s High Roller carries more than competitive weight. After losing her husband earlier this year, she’s playing this one with heart and purpose. With 168,000 chips and a shot at the final table, Ruth stands not only as a contender but as a symbol of strength, love, and legacy in the game. As she quietly dedicated this run to him, one thing was clear: this one is for you.

History Made: The LIPS Women in Poker High Roller Becomes the Largest High Roller Event for Women

With a record-breaking prize pool and a star-studded field, the $2,500 Women in Poker High Roller at the Venetian wasn’t just the biggest high roller for women in history—it was a turning point. Powered by Lupe Soto’s decades-long mission and amplified by Women Poker News, this event proved what happens when women are seen, supported, and celebrated on poker’s biggest stages.

Tomorrow’s the Day: Women in Poker High Roller Kicks Off at the Venetian

The $2,500 Women in Poker High Roller kicks off June 22 at 12:10 PM at the Venetian Poker Room. As the only High Roller Ladies Event during Ladies Week, it offers a $100K guarantee and a historic chance for women to lead the action—and the spotlight.

Chris Read: The “Poker Queen” Returns for the High Roller

Known in the poker world as the Poker Queen, Chris Read is a back-to-back LIPS_Tour National Champion, WPA Player of the Year, and global advocate for women in the game. With over $500,000 in earnings and a fourth-place finish at the WPT Ladies Championship, she’s back for the $2,500 Women In Poker High Roller—and ready to make another deep run.

Lady Summer Camp Is Here — And The Real Poker Girls Media Is Leading the Charge

Lady Summer Camp 2025 is more than just a poker series—it’s a full-blown movement led by women, for women. Powered by The Real Poker Girls Media and founded by trailblazer Lupes Soto, this two-week festival brings high-stakes action, real stories, and bold voices to the forefront. From satellites to the $2,500 High Roller at The Venetian, this is where women in poker make their mark—with cameras rolling and the world watching.

Debs the Destroyer Is Back: Deborah Worley-Roberts Is Done Playing Small

Known as “Debs the Destroyer,” Deborah Worley-Roberts stormed into the poker spotlight with a second-place finish at the 2017 WSOP Ladies Championship—and she’s been playing unapologetically ever since. With over $280K in live earnings, a knockout story involving David Peters, and a playbook for every woman entering the game, Deborah isn’t just a player—she’s a force.

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May 8, 2025

Women in Poker High Roller Set to Make History at the Venetian

In a groundbreaking moment for women’s poker, the Women in Poker High Roller—a $2,500 buy-in tournament with a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool—is set to take place on June 22 at…